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ABOUT THE COMPANY
We’re representing a highly respected contractor with a robust pipeline of multi-utility and infrastructure projects across the UK. Renowned for their commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, they offer the perfect environment for experienced professionals ready to step into a senior, influential role. With over £500 million in tenders recently secured, the business is entering an exciting period of significant growth and activity.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is more than a standard estimating role, it’s a chance to shape project success from the outset. You’ll be responsible for producing accurate, competitive tenders from first principles, driving profitability through strategic bidding, and guiding a capable estimating team.
Working closely with pre-construction and commercial teams, you’ll manage bids from concept to submission, assess risk, and ensure estimates align with delivery capability. You’ll have access to BIM models, modern estimating tools, and a collaborative team environment where your input makes a visible impact.
Whether you’re pricing major frameworks or niche standalone packages, your work will be key to winning and delivering projects that matter.
REQUIREMENTS
You’ll need to bring:
A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience
A strong background in estimating within the utility or infrastructure sectors
Confidence building up rates from first principles across labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors
Solid understanding of contract requirements, tender processes, and commercial risk
The ability to lead and mentor junior estimators effectively
Bonus points for:
Experience working with BIM or digital take-off software
A methodical, detail-focused approach with a commercial mindset
Whether you’re a Senior Estimator looking for more autonomy, or a strong Estimator ready to step up, this is your chance to make a real impact. Apply now or message directly for a confidential chat.
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
Salary up to £90,000
Clear progression into leadership or commercial strategy roles
Work from home flexibility (depending on project timelines)
Continuous professional development and training support
Exposure to flagship UK infrastructure projects
Strong focus on quality, innovation, and employee support
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About this Recruiter
A bit about me
Recruitment Consultant – Civil Engineering
With over a decade of experience in the construction industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to my role at Cityscape Recruitment. My background spans various facets of construction, allowing me to understand the unique challenges and opportunities within the sector.
At Cityscape, we pride ourselves on a collaborative approach that prioritises quality over quantity. Our goal is to enhance careers by connecting professionals with opportunities that align with their aspirations and values. I am committed to building long-term relationships, offering guidance and support throughout your career journey.
Whether you’re exploring new opportunities or seeking to build a high-performing team, I’m here to provide informed, honest, and strategic recruitment support.
SALARY UP TO
Construction professionals,
looking for a career enhancing opportunity
Are you looking for new construction job? If you are a skilled construction professional, we will have an opportunity for you. We are an experienced construction recruitment agency and have an impressive track record of sourcing the best opportunities for the professionals we work for.
Providing you with an in-depth insight of industry knowledge, we can help you make the most informed decisions about your next move, now and for the entirety of your career.
Helping to enhance careers and teams
careers Enhanced in 2022
of our work comes from
repeat business
Google review rating from
both construction professionals and clients
average tenure of our consultants
Cityscape Recruitment is not like any other construction recruitment agency. Our business does not have a sales-driven environment, instead, we reward quality over quantity.
We use our specialist industry knowledge to help introduce and guide construction professionals into companies that best suit their desired career aspirations and personal goals. From Quantity Surveyors to Site Managers to Civil Engineers, we work to the same objective of helping to enhance their careers.
And our relationships don’t end on day one of a new role – we pride ourselves on our ability to build long-lasting relationships with both clients and construction professionals. And we are fortunate enough to work with many leading construction companies and professionals in London and throughout the rest of the UK.
SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Our clients range from small, privately owned specialist contractors right up to top-tier PLCs responsible for shaping our country’s landscape.
What our clients say
We have worked with Alex Wallace and the Cityscape Recruitment team for a number of years now and find their service excellent.
They supply well matched and vetted candidates and very quickly understood all our requirements. They have always demonstrated good market knowledge and an ability to deliver to our requirements.
Commercial Director,
Main Contractor
I have used Cityscape Recruitment multiple times over the last 5 years. Very pleasant to deal with and all candidates put forward for interview are well suited to the position and well vetted by the team, so there is no time wasted with unsuitable applicants. I would highly recommend Cityscape. I intend to use them again in the future should any vacancies become available.
Operations Director,
Platt and Reilly Ltd
The Cityscape Recruitment team has always been great to deal with. Always ready to listen to our needs and requirements, a quality some recruiters do not appreciate or have, then advising where they can assist in our staff procurement. We look forward to working with Laura and Cityscape in the coming years.
Director,
Soilfix
Here are answers to some questions that you may have.
At Cityscape Recruitment we have teams of consultants who find opportunities for construction professionals in the following sectors:
Read more about our company here.
Our Residential Development team recruits for the very broad range of roles available in the Construction and Civil Engineering industries. From Quantity Surveyor to Technical Coordinator to Project Manager.
They can also recruit for the complete range of seniorities within these specialist areas. From Graduate roles, up to Heads of Departments and Managing Directors.
To view all our live roles, click here
Our clients range from small, privately owned specialist contractors right up to top-tier PLCs responsible for shaping our country’s landscape.
Some of our key clients are Statom Group, 8Build, AJ Morrisroe and Sons, VolkerFitzpatrick, Troy Group and Bellway Homes.
Whatever your career aspirations may be, we will have the opportunities and the industry knowledge to share with you.
Our office is in Rickmansworth, West Hertfordshire. We are, therefore, best placed to provide recruitment services for London, the Home Counties, and the Southern Region of the country. However, we can and do recruit for the whole of the UK and have made many successful placements for construction professionals in the Midlands and the North and West regions of the country.
To view all of our live roles, click here
When you first contact us, be that through direct contact, responding to an advert or applying through our website, we will connect you with a consultant who works in your specialist area.
Initially, they will arrange a meeting to talk through your CV and career history. They will encourage you to go into detail about your background and experiences, capabilities and responsibilities, personal circumstances and any other factors they feel are relevant to help them build up a well-rounded profile of you.
We take extraordinary care in matching professionals to an opportunity – one that will help enhance their careers and a clients’ team. We therefore also use this meeting to empower you in your career. Using our extensive knowledge of the construction industry, we would provide in-depth overviews of businesses, projects and available roles, and guidance on where your strengths will add the most value and career potential.
After this meeting, the consultant will speak to a number of their clients about you and your CV. Who they speak to can be either jointly agreed upon or you can trust the judgement and expertise of the consultant to contact clients they feel are the best fit for your experience and goals.
If any clients are interested in meeting with you, the consultant will manage the interview process, coaching you before any interviews if required. (Further guidance can be found here.)
If you are successful in receiving an offer(s), our consultant will communicate this with you and help to negotiate the offer(s) and any other terms of employment.
Finally, we will support you in resigning from your current role, navigating potential counter offers and starting your new role.
Regency House
43 High Street
Rickmansworth
Hertfordshire
WD3 1ET
